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[[preprinted]] 212 [[/preprinted]] [[preprinted]] Refer in reply to the following: [[blank line]] Department of the Interior, OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, Washington, ^[[Dec. 28]], 18^[[89]] [[/preprinted]] Hon. Comm'r of Indian Affairs Sir: The wagon which was turned over to me by Agent Morehouse of Umatilla Agency, Oregon was in bad condition when received. It was repaired at the Agency before I took the field with it, and had several repairs made at other times during the season. it now needs a thorough overhauling. The hind wheels are so badly dished as to be unsafe, new ones are needed; also a new hind axle; and the bar under the hind end of the wagon; the brake needs refitting; the pole was broken when the wagon came to me, and was held by winding it with wire, it is now unsafe & must be replaced by a new one; also the double tree & one single tree; I have had one single tree made and it is good still; the neck yoke is worn out; and the seat & dash-board needs repair. The springs, body of the wagon, and front